8:05 AM – Welcome and Opening Remarks by Commissioner Deniece Thomas, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Introduction of Keynote Speaker by President Chris Whaley, Roane State Community College
Opening Remarks and Introduction of the Keynote
Keynote: What are the impacts (both good and bad) of AI, automation, and advanced manufacturing on the skills needed by the workforce to remain competitive? – Dr. Lynne E. Parker, Associate Vice Chancellor, University of Tennessee
9:40 AM – Panel Presentation: Impacts of AI, automation, and digital business on industry
10:15 AM – Morning Break Out Sessions:
Human Resources | Legal Issues of Intellectual Property | Marketing with AI | Cyber Security on a Budget | Accessing Capital
11:15 AM – Panel Presentation: The impacts of AI and automation on the scientific community
12:15 PM – Lunch and Networking
1:15 PM – Panel Presentation: Building and sustaining an entrepreneurial ecosystem
2:15 PM – Afternoon Break Out Sessions:
Entrepreneurial Listening Session | Brewing and Distilling as Tourism | Threats to Small Businesses (TBI) | Nuclear Technician AAS | Clean Energy and EV’s Impact
3:15 PM – Listening Session: What are the next steps in future proofing the workforce?
